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© July 2010 Altera Corporation Cyclone IV Device Handbook, Volume 3 1. Cyclone IV Device Datasheet This chapter describes the electrical and switching characteristics for Cyclone IV devices. Electrical characteristics include operating conditions and power consumption. Switching characteristics include transceiver specifications, core, and periphery performance. This chapter also describes I/O timing, including programmable I/O element (IOE) delay and programmable output buffer delay. This chapter includes the following sections: “Operating Conditions” on page 1–1 “Power Consumption” on page 1–15 “Switching Characteristics” on page 1–16 “I/O Timing” on page 1–37 “Glossary” on page 1–38 Operating Conditions When Cyclone IV devices are implemented in a system, they are rated according to a set of defined parameters. To maintain the highest possible performance and reliability of Cyclone IV devices, you must consider the operating requirements described in this chapter. Cyclone IV devices are offered in commercial, industrial, and automotive grades. Cyclone IV E devices offer –6 (fastest), –7, –8, –8L, and –9L speed grades for commercial devices, –7 and –8L speed grades for industrial devices, and –7 speed grade for automotive devices. Cyclone IV GX devices offer –6 (fastest), –7, and –8 speed grades for commercial devices and –7 speed grade for industrial devices. f For more information about the supported speed grades for respective Cyclone IV devices, refer to the Cyclone IV FPGA Device Family Overview chapter. 1 Cyclone IV E devices are offered in core voltages of 1.0 and 1.2 V. Cyclone IV E devices with a core voltage of 1.0 V have an ‘L’ prefix attached to the speed grade. In this chapter, a prefix associated with the operating temperature range is attached to the speed grades; commercial with a “C” prefix, industrial with an “I” prefix, and automotive with an “A” prefix. Therefore, commercial devices are indicated as C6, C7, C8, C8L, or C9L per respective speed grade. Industrial devices are indicated as I7, I8, or I8L. Automotive devices are indicated as A7. CYIV-53001-1.3

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1. Cyclone IV Device Datasheet

This chapter describes the electrical and switching characteristics for Cyclone IV devices. Electrical characteristics include operating conditions and power consumption. Switching characteristics include transceiver specifications, core, and periphery performance. This chapter also describes I/O timing, including programmable I/O element (IOE) delay and programmable output buffer delay.

This chapter includes the following sections:

■ “Operating Conditions” on page 1–1

■ “Power Consumption” on page 1–15

■ “Switching Characteristics” on page 1–16

■ “I/O Timing” on page 1–37

■ “Glossary” on page 1–38

Operating ConditionsWhen Cyclone IV devices are implemented in a system, they are rated according to a set of defined parameters. To maintain the highest possible performance and reliability of Cyclone IV devices, you must consider the operating requirements described in this chapter.

Cyclone IV devices are offered in commercial, industrial, and automotive grades. Cyclone IV E devices offer –6 (fastest), –7, –8, –8L, and –9L speed grades for commercial devices, –7 and –8L speed grades for industrial devices, and –7 speed grade for automotive devices. Cyclone IV GX devices offer –6 (fastest), –7, and –8 speed grades for commercial devices and –7 speed grade for industrial devices.

f For more information about the supported speed grades for respective Cyclone IV devices, refer to the Cyclone IV FPGA Device Family Overview chapter.

1 Cyclone IV E devices are offered in core voltages of 1.0 and 1.2 V. Cyclone IV E devices with a core voltage of 1.0 V have an ‘L’ prefix attached to the speed grade.

In this chapter, a prefix associated with the operating temperature range is attached to the speed grades; commercial with a “C” prefix, industrial with an “I” prefix, and automotive with an “A” prefix. Therefore, commercial devices are indicated as C6, C7, C8, C8L, or C9L per respective speed grade. Industrial devices are indicated as I7, I8, or I8L. Automotive devices are indicated as A7.

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Absolute Maximum RatingsAbsolute maximum ratings define the maximum operating conditions for Cyclone IV devices. The values are based on experiments conducted with the device and theoretical modeling of breakdown and damage mechanisms. The functional operation of the device is not implied at these conditions. Table 1–1 lists the absolute maximum ratings for Cyclone IV devices.

c Conditions beyond those listed in Table 1–1 cause permanent damage to the device. Additionally, device operation at the absolute maximum ratings for extended periods of time have adverse effects on the device.

Maximum Allowed Overshoot or Undershoot VoltageDuring transitions, input signals may overshoot to the voltage shown in Table 1–2 and undershoot to –2.0 V for a magnitude of currents less than 100 mA and for periods shorter than 20 ns. Table 1–2 lists the maximum allowed input overshoot voltage and the duration of the overshoot voltage as a percentage over the lifetime of the device. The maximum allowed overshoot duration is specified as a percentage of high-time over the lifetime of the device.

1 A DC signal is equivalent to 100% duty cycle. For example, a signal that overshoots to 4.2 V can only be at 4.2 V for 10.74% over the lifetime of the device; for a device lifetime of 10 years, this amounts to 10.74/10ths of a year.

Table 1–1. Absolute Maximum Ratings for Cyclone IV Devices (Note 1) —Preliminary

Symbol Parameter Min Max Unit

VCCINT

Core voltage, PCI Express (PCIe) hard IP block, and transceiver physical coding sublayer (PCS) power supply

–0.5 1.8 V

VCCA Phase-locked loop (PLL) analog power supply –0.5 3.75 V

VCCD_PLL PLL digital power supply –0.5 1.8 V

VCCIO I/O banks power supply –0.5 3.9 V

VCC_CLKIN Differential clock input pins power supply –0.5 3.9 V

VCCH_GXB Transceiver output buffer power supply –0.5 2.625 V

VCCA_GXBTransceiver physical medium attachment (PMA) and auxiliary power supply –0.5 2.625 V

VCCL_GXB Transceiver PMA and auxiliary power supply –0.5 1.8 V

VI DC input voltage –0.5 3.95 V

IOUT DC output current, per pin –25 40 mA

TSTG Storage temperature –65 150 °C

TJ Operating junction temperature –40 125 °C

Note to Table 1–1:

(1) Supply voltage specifications apply to voltage readings taken at the device pins with respect to ground, not at the power supply.

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Figure 1–1 shows the methodology to determine the overshoot duration. The overshoot voltage is shown in red and is present on the input pin of the Cyclone IV device at over 4.1 V but below 4.2 V. From Table 1–2, for an overshoot of 4.1 V, the percentage of high time for the overshoot can be as high as 31.97% over a 10-year period. Percentage of high time is calculated as ([delta T]/T) × 100. This 10-year period assumes that the device is always turned on with 100% I/O toggle rate and 50% duty cycle signal. For lower I/O toggle rates and situations in which the device is in an idle state, lifetimes are increased.

Table 1–2. Maximum Allowed Overshoot During Transitions over a 10-Year Time Frame for Cyclone IV Devices

Symbol Parameter Condition (V) Overshoot Duration as % of High Time Unit

ViAC Input Voltage

VI = 3.95 100 %

VI = 4.0 95.67 %

VI = 4.05 55.24 %

VI = 4.10 31.97 %

VI = 4.15 18.52 %

VI = 4.20 10.74 %

VI = 4.25 6.23 %

VI = 4.30 3.62 %

VI = 4.35 2.1 %

VI = 4.40 1.22 %

VI = 4.45 0.71 %

VI = 4.50 0.41 %

VI = 4.60 0.14 %

VI = 4.70 0.047 %

Figure 1–1. Cyclone IV Devices Overshoot Duration

3.3 V

4.1 V

4.2 V

T

ΔT

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Recommended Operating ConditionsThis section lists the functional operation limits for AC and DC parameters for Cyclone IV devices. Table 1–3 and Table 1–4 list the steady-state voltage and current values expected from Cyclone IV E and Cyclone IV GX devices. All supplies must be strictly monotonic without plateaus.

Table 1–3. Recommended Operating Conditions for Cyclone IV E Devices (Note 1), (2) (Part 1 of 2)

Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit

VCCINT (3)

Supply voltage for internal logic, 1.2-V operation — 1.15 1.2 1.25 V

Supply voltage for internal logic, 1.0-V operation — 0.97 1.0 1.03 V

VCCIO (3), (4)

Supply voltage for output buffers, 3.3-V operation — 3.135 3.3 3.465 V

Supply voltage for output buffers, 3.0-V operation — 2.85 3 3.15 V

Supply voltage for output buffers, 2.5-V operation — 2.375 2.5 2.625 V

Supply voltage for output buffers, 1.8-V operation — 1.71 1.8 1.89 V

Supply voltage for output buffers, 1.5-V operation — 1.425 1.5 1.575 V

Supply voltage for output buffers, 1.2-V operation — 1.14 1.2 1.26 V

VCCA (3) Supply (analog) voltage for PLL regulator — 2.375 2.5 2.625 V

VCCD_PLL (3)

Supply (digital) voltage for PLL, 1.2-V operation — 1.15 1.2 1.25 V

Supply (digital) voltage for PLL, 1.0-V operation — 0.97 1.0 1.03 V

VI Input voltage — –0.5 — 3.6 V

VO Output voltage — 0 — VCCIO V

TJ Operating junction temperature

For commercial use 0 — 85 °C

For industrial use –40 — 100 °C

For automotive use –40 — 125 °C

tRAMP Power supply ramp timeStandard power-on reset (POR) (5) 50 µs — 50 ms —

Fast POR (6) 50 µs — 3 ms —

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IDiodeMagnitude of DC current across PCI-clamp diode when enable — — — 10 mA

Notes to Table 1–3:

(1) Cyclone IV E 1.0 V core voltage devices only support C8L, C9L, and I8L speed grades. Cyclone IV E 1.2 V core voltage devices only support C6, C7, C8, I7, and A7 speed grades.

(2) VCCIO for all I/O banks must be powered up during device operation. All VCCA pins must be powered to 2.5 V (even when PLLs are not used) and must be powered up and powered down at the same time.

(3) VCC must rise monotonically.(4) VCCIO powers all input buffers.(5) The POR time for Standard POR ranges between 50 and 200 ms. Each individual power supply must reach the recommended operating range

within 50 ms.(6) The POR time for Fast POR ranges between 3 and 9 ms. Each individual power supply must reach the recommended operating range within 3 ms.

Table 1–3. Recommended Operating Conditions for Cyclone IV E Devices (Note 1), (2) (Part 2 of 2)

Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit

Table 1–4. Recommended Operating Conditions for Cyclone IV GX Devices (Part 1 of 2)—Preliminary

Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit

VCCINT (3) Core voltage, PCIe hard IP block, and transceiver PCS power supply — 1.16 1.2 1.24 V

VCCA (1),(3) PLL analog power supply — 2.375 2.5 2.625 V

VCCD_PLL (2) PLL digital power supply — 1.16 1.2 1.24 V

VCCIO (3), (4)

I/O banks power supply for 3.3-V operation — 3.135 3.3 3.465 V

I/O banks power supply for 3.0-V operation — 2.85 3 3.15 V

I/O banks power supply for 2.5-V operation — 2.375 2.5 2.625 V

I/O banks power supply for 1.8-V operation — 1.71 1.8 1.89 V

I/O banks power supply for 1.5-V operation — 1.425 1.5 1.575 V

I/O banks power supply for 1.2-V operation — 1.14 1.2 1.26 V

VCC_CLKIN (3),(5), (6)

Differential clock input pins power supply for 3.3-V operation — 3.135 3.3 3.465 V

Differential clock input pins power supply for 3.0-V operation — 2.85 3 3.15 V

Differential clock input pins power supply for 2.5-V operation — 2.375 2.5 2.625 V

Differential clock input pins power supply for 1.8-V operation — 1.71 1.8 1.89 V

Differential clock input pins power supply for 1.5-V operation — 1.425 1.5 1.575 V

Differential clock input pins power supply for 1.2-V operation — 1.14 1.2 1.26 V

VCCH_GXB Transceiver output buffer power supply — 2.375 2.5 2.625 V

VCCA_GXBTransceiver PMA and auxiliary power supply — 2.375 2.5 2.625 V

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ESD PerformanceThis section lists the electrostatic discharge (ESD) voltages using the human body model (HBM) and charged device model (CDM) for Cyclone IV devices general purpose I/Os (GPIOs) and high-speed serial interface (HSSI) I/Os. Table 1–6 lists the ESD for Cyclone IV devices GPIOs and HSSI I/Os.

VCCL_GXBTransceiver PMA and auxiliary power supply — 1.16 1.2 1.24 V

VI DC input voltage — –0.5 — 3.6 V

VO DC output voltage — 0 — VCCIO V

TJ Operating junction temperatureFor commercial use 0 — 85 °C

For industrial use –40 — 100 °C

tRAMP Power supply ramp timeStandard power-on reset

(POR) (7) 50 µs — 50 ms —

Fast POR (8) 50 µs — 3 ms —

IDiodeMagnitude of DC current across PCI-clamp diode when enabled — — — 10 mA

Notes to Table 1–4:

(1) All VCCA pins must be powered to 2.5 V (even when PLLs are not used) and must be powered up and powered down at the same time.(2) You must connect VCCD_PLL to VCCINT through a decoupling capacitor and ferrite bead.(3) Power supplies must rise monotonically.(4) VCCIO for all I/O banks must be powered up during device operation. Configurations pins are powered up by VCCIO of I/O Banks 3, 8, and 9 where

I/O Banks 3 and 9 only support VCCIO of 1.5, 1.8, 2.5, 3.0, and 3.3 V. For fast passive parallel (FPP) configuration mode, the VCCIO level of I/O Bank 8 must be powered up to 1.5, 1.8, 2.5, 3.0, and 3.3 V.

(5) You must set VCC_CLKIN to 2.5 V if you use CLKIN as a high-speed serial interface (HSSI) refclk. VCC_CLKIN located at I/O Banks 3B and 8B only support a nominal voltage level of 2.5 V for LVDS input function because they are dedicated for HSSI refclk.

(6) The CLKIN pins in I/O Banks 3B and 8B can support single-ended I/O standard.(7) The POR time for Standard POR ranges between 50 and 200 ms. VCCINT, VCCA, and VCCIO of I/O Banks 3, 8, and 9 must reach the recommended

operating range within 50 ms.(8) The POR time for Fast POR ranges between 3 and 9 ms. VCCINT, VCCA, and VCCIO of I/O Banks 3, 8, and 9 must reach the recommended operating

range within 3 ms.

Table 1–4. Recommended Operating Conditions for Cyclone IV GX Devices (Part 2 of 2)—Preliminary

Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit

Table 1–5. ESD for Cyclone IV Devices GPIOs and HSSI I/Os

Symbol Parameter Passing Voltage Unit

VESDHBM

ESD voltage using the HBM (GPIOs) ± 2000 V

ESD using the HBM (HSSI I/Os) (1) ± 1000 V

VESDCDM

ESD using the CDM (GPIOs) ± 500 V

ESD using the CDM (HSSI I/Os) (1) ± 250 V

Note to Table 1–5:

(1) This value is applicable only to Cyclone IV GX devices.

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DC CharacteristicsThis section lists the I/O leakage current, pin capacitance, on-chip termination (OCT) tolerance, and bus hold specifications for Cyclone IV devices.

Supply Current The device supply current requirement is the minimum current drawn from the power supply pins that can be used as a reference for power size planning. Use the Excel-based early power estimator (EPE) to get the supply current estimates for your design because these currents vary greatly with the resources used. Table 1–6 lists the I/O pin leakage current for Cyclone IV devices.

Bus HoldThe bus hold retains the last valid logic state after the source driving it either enters the high impedance state or is removed. Each I/O pin has an option to enable bus hold in user mode. Bus hold is always disabled in configuration mode.

Table 1–7 lists bus hold specifications for Cyclone IV devices.

Table 1–6. I/O Pin Leakage Current for Cyclone IV Devices (Note 1), (2)

Symbol Parameter Conditions Device Min Typ Max Unit

II Input pin leakage current VI = 0 V to VCCIOMAX — –10 — 10 A

IOZTristated I/O pin leakage current VO = 0 V to VCCIOMAX — –10 — 10 A

Notes to Table 1–6:

(1) This value is specified for normal device operation. The value varies during device power-up. This applies for all VCCIO settings (3.3, 3.0, 2.5, 1.8, 1.5, and 1.2 V).

(2) The 10 A I/O leakage current limit is applicable when the internal clamping diode is off. A higher current can be observed when the diode is on.

Table 1–7. Bus Hold Parameter for Cyclone IV Devices (Part 1 of 2) (Note 1)—Preliminary

Parameter Condition

VCCIO (V)

Unit1.2 1.5 1.8 2.5 3.0 3.3

Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max

Bus hold low, sustaining current

VIN > VIL

(maximum) 8 — 12 — 30 — 50 — 70 — 70 — A

Bus hold high, sustaining current

VIN < VIL

(minimum) –8 — –12 — –30 — –50 — –70 — –70 — A

Bus hold low, overdrive current

0 V < VIN < VCCIO — 125 — 175 — 200 — 300 — 500 — 500 A

Bus hold high, overdrive current

0 V < VIN < VCCIO — –125 — –175 — –200 — –300 — –500 — –500 A

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OCT SpecificationsTable 1–8 lists the variation of OCT without calibration across process, temperature, and voltage (PVT).

OCT calibration is automatically performed at device power-up for OCT-enabled I/Os.

Table 1–9 lists the OCT calibration accuracy at device power-up.

The OCT resistance may vary with the variation of temperature and voltage after calibration at device power-up. Use Table 1–10 and Equation 1–1 to determine the final OCT resistance considering the variations after calibration at device power-up. Table 1–10 lists the change percentage of the OCT resistance with voltage and temperature.

Bus hold trip point — 0.3 0.9 0.375 1.125 0.68 1.07 0.7 1.7 0.8 2 0.8 2 V

Note to Table 1–7:

(1) Bus hold trip points are based on the calculated input voltages from the JEDEC standard.

Table 1–7. Bus Hold Parameter for Cyclone IV Devices (Part 2 of 2) (Note 1)—Preliminary

Parameter Condition

VCCIO (V)

Unit1.2 1.5 1.8 2.5 3.0 3.3

Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max

Table 1–8. Series OCT Without Calibration Specifications for Cyclone IV Devices—Preliminary

Description VCCIO (V)

Resistance Tolerance

UnitCommercial Max Industrial and

Automotive Max

Series OCT without calibration

3.0 ±30 ±40 %

2.5 ±30 ±40 %

1.8 ±40 ±50 %

1.5 ±50 ±50 %

1.2 ±50 ±50 %

Table 1–9. Series OCT with Calibration at Device Power-Up Specifications for Cyclone IV Devices—Preliminary

Description VCCIO (V)

Calibration Accuracy

UnitCommercial Max Industrial and Automotive

Max

Series OCT with calibration at device power-up

3.0 ±10 ±10 %

2.5 ±10 ±10 %

1.8 ±10 ±10 %

1.5 ±10 ±10 %

1.2 ±10 ±10 %

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Example 1–1 shows how to calculate the change of 50-I/O impedance from 25°C at 3.0 V to 85°C at 3.15 V.

Table 1–10. OCT Variation After Calibration at Device Power-Up for Cyclone IV Devices—Preliminary

Nominal Voltage dR/dT (%/°C) dR/dV (%/mV)

3.0 0.262 –0.026

2.5 0.234 –0.039

1.8 0.219 –0.086

1.5 0.199 –0.136

1.2 0.161 –0.288

Equation 1–1. Final OCT Resistance (Note 1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6)

RV = (V2 – V1) × 1000 × dR/dV ––––– (7)

RT = (T2 – T1) × dR/dT ––––– (8)

For Rx < 0; MFx = 1/ (|Rx|/100 + 1) ––––– (9)

For Rx > 0; MFx = Rx/100 + 1 ––––– (10)

MF = MFV × MFT ––––– (11)

Rfinal = Rinitial × MF ––––– (12)

Notes to Equation 1–1:

(1) T2 is the final temperature. (2) T1 is the initial temperature. (3) MF is multiplication factor. (4) Rfinal is final resistance. (5) Rinitial is initial resistance. (6) Subscript x refers to both V and T.(7) RV is a variation of resistance with voltage. (8) RT is a variation of resistance with temperature. (9) dR/dT is the change percentage of resistance with temperature after calibration at device power-up. (10) dR/dV is the change percentage of resistance with voltage after calibration at device power-up. (11) V2 is final voltage. (12) V1 is the initial voltage.

Example 1–1. Impedance Change

RV = (3.15 – 3) × 1000 × –0.026 = –3.83

RT = (85 – 25) × 0.262 = 15.72

Because RV is negative,

MFV = 1 / (3.83/100 + 1) = 0.963

Because RT is positive,

MFT = 15.72/100 + 1 = 1.157

MF = 0.963 × 1.157 = 1.114

Rfinal = 50 × 1.114 = 55.71

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Pin CapacitanceTable 1–11 lists the pin capacitance for Cyclone IV devices.

Internal Weak Pull-Up and Weak Pull-Down ResistorTable 1–12 lists the weak pull-up and pull-down resistor values for Cyclone IV devices.

Table 1–11. Pin Capacitance for Cyclone IV Devices —Preliminary

Symbol Parameter

Typical – Quad Flat

Pack (QFP)

Typical – Quad Flat No Leads

(QFN)

Typical – Fineline

BGA (FBGA)

Unit

CIOTB Input capacitance on top and bottom I/O pins 7 7 6 pF

CIOLR Input capacitance on right I/O pins 7 7 5 pF

CLVDSLR Input capacitance on right I/O pins with dedicated LVDS output 8 8 7 pF

CVREFLR (1) Input capacitance on right dual-purpose VREF pin when used as VREF or user I/O pin 21 21 21 pF

CVREFTB (1) Input capacitance on top and bottom dual-purpose VREF pin when used as VREF or user I/O pin 23 23 23 pF

CCLKTB Input capacitance on top and bottom dedicated clock input pins 7 7 6 pF

CCLKLR Input capacitance on right dedicated clock input pins 6 6 5 pF

Note to Table 1–11:

(1) When you use the VREF pin as a regular input or output, you can expect a reduced performance of toggle rate and tCO because of higher pin capacitance.

Table 1–12. Internal Weak Pull-Up and Weak Pull-Down Resistor Values for Cyclone IV Devices (Note 1) (Part 1 of 2)—Preliminary

Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit

R_PU

Value of the I/O pin pull-up resistor before and during configuration, as well as user mode if you enable the programmable pull-up resistor option

VCCIO = 3.3 V ± 5% (2), (3) 7 25 41 k

VCCIO = 3.0 V ± 5% (2), (3) 7 28 47 k

VCCIO = 2.5 V ± 5% (2), (3) 8 35 61 k

VCCIO = 1.8 V ± 5% (2), (3) 10 57 108 k

VCCIO = 1.5 V ± 5% (2), (3) 13 82 163 k

VCCIO = 1.2 V ± 5% (2), (3) 19 143 351 k

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Hot-SocketingTable 1–13 lists the hot-socketing specifications for Cyclone IV devices.

1 During hot-socketing, the I/O pin capacitance is less than 15 pF and the clock pin capacitance is less than 20 pF.

R_PD Value of the I/O pin pull-down resistor before and during configuration

VCCIO = 3.3 V ± 5% (4) 6 19 30 k

VCCIO = 3.0 V ± 5% (4) 6 22 36 k

VCCIO = 2.5 V ± 5% (4) 6 25 43 k

VCCIO = 1.8 V ± 5% (4) 7 35 71 k

VCCIO = 1.5 V ± 5% (4) 8 50 112 k

Notes to Table 1–12:

(1) All I/O pins have an option to enable weak pull-up except the configuration, test, and JTAG pins. The weak pull-down feature is only available for JTAG TCK.

(2) Pin pull-up resistance values may be lower if an external source drives the pin higher than VCCIO.(3) R_PU = (VCCIO – VI)/IR_PU

Minimum condition: –40°C; VCCIO = VCC + 5%, VI = VCC + 5% – 50 mV;Typical condition: 25°C; VCCIO = VCC, VI = 0 V;Maximum condition: 100°C; VCCIO = VCC – 5%, VI = 0 V; in which VI refers to the input voltage at the I/O pin.

(4) R_PD = VI/IR_PD

Minimum condition: –40°C; VCCIO = VCC + 5%, VI = 50 mV;Typical condition: 25°C; VCCIO = VCC, VI = VCC – 5%;Maximum condition: 100°C; VCCIO = VCC – 5%, VI = VCC – 5%; in which VI refers to the input voltage at the I/O pin.

Table 1–12. Internal Weak Pull-Up and Weak Pull-Down Resistor Values for Cyclone IV Devices (Note 1) (Part 2 of 2)—Preliminary

Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit

Table 1–13. Hot-Socketing Specifications for Cyclone IV Devices —Preliminary

Symbol Parameter Maximum

IIOPIN(DC) DC current per I/O pin 300 A

IIOPIN(AC) AC current per I/O pin 8 mA (1)

IXCVRTX(DC) DC current per transceiver TX pin 100 mA

IXCVRRX(DC) DC current per transceiver RX pin 50 mA

Note to Table 1–13:

(1) The I/O ramp rate is 10 ns or more. For ramp rates faster than 10 ns, |IIOPIN| = C dv/dt, in which C is the I/O pin capacitance and dv/dt is the slew rate.

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Schmitt Trigger InputCyclone IV devices support Schmitt trigger input on the TDI, TMS, TCK, nSTATUS, nCONFIG, nCE, CONF_DONE, and DCLK pins. A Schmitt trigger feature introduces hysteresis to the input signal for improved noise immunity, especially for signals with slow edge rate. Table 1–14 lists the hysteresis specifications across the supported VCCIO range for Schmitt trigger inputs in Cyclone IV devices.

I/O Standard SpecificationsThe following tables list input voltage sensitivities (VIH and VIL), output voltage (VOH and VOL), and current drive characteristics (IOH and IOL), for various I/O standards supported by Cyclone IV devices. Table 1–15 through Table 1–20 provide the I/O standard specifications for Cyclone IV devices.

Table 1–14. Hysteresis Specifications for Schmitt Trigger Input in Cyclone IV Devices —Preliminary

Symbol Parameter Conditions (V) Minimum Unit

VSCHMITTHysteresis for Schmitt trigger input

VCCIO = 3.3 200 mV

VCCIO = 2.5 200 mV

VCCIO = 1.8 140 mV

VCCIO = 1.5 110 mV

Table 1–15. Single-Ended I/O Standard Specifications for Cyclone IV Devices (Note 1), (2) —Preliminary

I/O StandardVCCIO (V) VIL (V) VIH (V) VOL (V) VOH (V) IOL

(mA) IOH

(mA) Min Typ Max Min Max Min Max Max Min

3.3-V LVTTL (3) 3.135 3.3 3.465 — 0.8 1.7 3.6 0.45 2.4 4 –4

3.3-V LVCMOS (3) 3.135 3.3 3.465 — 0.8 1.7 3.6 0.2 VCCIO – 0.2 2 –2

3.0-V LVTTL (3) 2.85 3.0 3.15 –0.3 0.8 1.7 VCCIO + 0.3 0.45 2.4 4 –4

3.0-V LVCMOS (3) 2.85 3.0 3.15 –0.3 0.8 1.7 VCCIO + 0.3 0.2 VCCIO – 0.2 0.1 –0.1

2.5-V LVTTL and LVCMOS (3) 2.375 2.5 2.625 –0.3 0.7 1.7 VCCIO + 0.3 0.4 2.0 1 –1

1.8-V LVTTL and LVCMOS 1.71 1.8 1.89 –0.3 0.35 *

VCCIO

0.65 * VCCIO

2.25 0.45 VCCIO – 0.45 2 –2

1.5-V LVCMOS 1.425 1.5 1.575 –0.3 0.35 * VCCIO

0.65 * VCCIO

VCCIO + 0.3 0.25 * VCCIO 0.75 * VCCIO 2 –2

1.2-V LVCMOS 1.14 1.2 1.26 –0.3 0.35 * VCCIO

0.65 * VCCIO

VCCIO + 0.3 0.25 * VCCIO 0.75 * VCCIO 2 –2

3.0-V PCI 2.85 3.0 3.15 — 0.3 * VCCIO

0.5 * VCCIO

VCCIO + 0.3 0.1 * VCCIO 0.9 * VCCIO 1.5 –0.5

3.0-V PCI-X 2.85 3.0 3.15 — 0.35* VCCIO

0.5 * VCCIO

VCCIO + 0.3 0.1 * VCCIO 0.9 * VCCIO 1.5 –0.5

Notes to Table 1–15:

(1) For voltage-referenced receiver input waveform and explanation of terms used in Table 1–15, refer to “Glossary” on page 1–38.(2) AC load CL = 10 pF(3) For more information about interfacing Cyclone IV devices with 3.3/3.0/2.5-V LVTTL/LVCMOS I/O standards, refer to AN 447: Interfacing Cyclone III

and Cyclone IV Devices with 3.3/3.0/2.5-V LVTTL/LVCMOS I/O Systems.

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f For more information about receiver input and transmitter output waveforms, and for other differential I/O standards, refer to the I/O Features in Cyclone IV Devices chapter.

Table 1–16. Single-Ended SSTL and HSTL I/O Reference Voltage Specifications for Cyclone IV Devices (Note 1)—Preliminary

I/O Standard

VCCIO (V) VREF (V) VTT (V) (2)

Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Min Typ Max

SSTL-2 Class I, II 2.375 2.5 2.625 1.19 1.25 1.31 VREF – 0.04 VREF VREF + 0.04

SSTL-18 Class I, II 1.7 1.8 1.9 0.833 0.9 0.969 VREF – 0.04 VREF VREF + 0.04

HSTL-18 Class I, II 1.71 1.8 1.89 0.85 0.9 0.95 0.85 0.9 0.95

HSTL-15 Class I, II 1.425 1.5 1.575 0.71 0.75 0.79 0.71 0.75 0.79

HSTL-12 Class I, II 1.14 1.2 1.26

0.48 * VCCIO (3) 0.5 * VCCIO (3) 0.52 * VCCIO (3)— 0.5 * VCCIO —

0.47 * VCCIO (4) 0.5 * VCCIO (4) 0.53 * VCCIO (4)

Notes to Table 1–16:

(1) For an explanation of terms used in Table 1–16, refer to “Glossary” on page 1–38. (2) VTT of the transmitting device must track VREF of the receiving device.(3) Value shown refers to DC input reference voltage, VREF(DC).(4) Value shown refers to AC input reference voltage, VREF(AC).

Table 1–17. Single-Ended SSTL and HSTL I/O Standards Signal Specifications for Cyclone IV Devices—Preliminary

I/O Standard

VIL(DC) (V) VIH(DC) (V) VIL(AC) (V) VIH(AC) (V) VOL (V) VOH (V) IOL

(mA)IOH

(mA)Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Max Min

SSTL-2 Class I — VREF –

0.18VREF + 0.18 — — VREF –

0.35VREF + 0.35 — VTT –

0.57VTT + 0.57 8.1 –8.1

SSTL-2 Class II — VREF –

0.18VREF + 0.18 — — VREF –

0.35VREF + 0.35 — VTT –

0.76 VTT + 0.76 16.4 –16.4

SSTL-18 Class I — VREF –

0.125VREF + 0.125 — — VREF –

0.25VREF + 0.25 — VTT –

0.475VTT + 0.475 6.7 –6.7

SSTL-18 Class II — VREF –

0.125VREF + 0.125 — — VREF –

0.25VREF + 0.25 — 0.28 VCCIO –

0.28 13.4 –13.4

HSTL-18 Class I — VREF –

0.1VREF + 0.1 — — VREF –

0.2VREF + 0.2 — 0.4 VCCIO – 0.4 8 –8

HSTL-18 Class II — VREF –

0.1VREF + 0.1 — — VREF –

0.2VREF + 0.2 — 0.4 VCCIO –

0.4 16 –16

HSTL-15 Class I — VREF –

0.1VREF + 0.1 — — VREF –

0.2VREF + 0.2 — 0.4 VCCIO –

0.4 8 –8

HSTL-15 Class II — VREF –

0.1VREF + 0.1 — — VREF –

0.2VREF + 0.2 — 0.4 VCCIO –

0.4 16 –16

HSTL-12 Class I –0.15 VREF –

0.08VREF + 0.08 VCCIO + 0.15 –0.24 VREF –

0.15VREF + 0.15 VCCIO + 0.24 0.25 ×

VCCIO

0.75 × VCCIO

8 –8

HSTL-12 Class II –0.15 VREF –

0.08VREF + 0.08 VCCIO + 0.15 –0.24 VREF –

0.15VREF + 0.15 VCCIO + 0.24 0.25 ×

VCCIO

0.75 × VCCIO

14 –14

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Table 1–18. Differential SSTL I/O Standard Specifications for Cyclone IV Devices—Preliminary

I/O StandardVCCIO (V) VSwing(DC) (V) VX(AC) (V) VSwing(AC) (V) VOX(AC) (V)

Min Typ Max Min Max Min Typ Max Min Max Min Typ Max

SSTL-2 Class I, II 2.375 2.5 2.625 0.36 VCCIO VCCIO/2 – 0.2 — VCCIO/2 +

0.2 0.7 VCCIOVCCIO/2 – 0.125 — VCCIO/2 +

0.125

SSTL-18 Class I, II 1.7 1.8 1.90 0.25 VCCIO

VCCIO/2 – 0.175 — VCCIO/2 +

0.175 0.5 VCCIOVCCIO/2 – 0.125 — VCCIO/2 +

0.125

Table 1–19. Differential HSTL I/O Standard Specifications for Cyclone IV Devices—Preliminary

I/O Standard

VCCIO (V) VDIF(DC) (V) VX(AC) (V) VCM(DC) (V) VDIF(AC) (V)

Min Typ Max Min Max Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Min Max

HSTL-18 Class I, II 1.71 1.8 1.89 0.2 — 0.85 — 0.95 0.85 — 0.95 0.4 —

HSTL-15 Class I, II 1.425 1.5 1.575 0.2 — 0.71 — 0.79 0.71 — 0.79 0.4 —

HSTL-12 Class I, II 1.14 1.2 1.26 0.16 VCCIO 0.48 * VCCIO — 0.52 *

VCCIO

0.48 * VCCIO

— 0.52 * VCCIO

0.3 0.48 * VCCIO

Table 1–20. Differential I/O Standard Specifications for Cyclone IV Devices (Note 1) (Part 1 of 2)—Preliminary

I/O StandardVCCIO (V) VID (mV) VIcM (V) (2) VOD (mV) (3) VOS (V) (3)

Min Typ Max Min Max Min Condition Max Min Typ Max Min Typ Max

LVPECL (Row I/Os) (6)

2.375 2.5 2.625 100 —

0.05 DMAX500 Mbps 1.80

— — — — — —0.55 500 Mbps DMAX 700 Mbps 1.80

1.05 DMAX > 700 Mbps 1.55

LVPECL (Column I/Os) (6)

2.375 2.5 2.625 100 —

0.05 DMAX 500 Mbps 1.80

— — — — — —0.55 500 Mbps DMAX

700 Mbps 1.80

1.05 DMAX > 700 Mbps 1.55

LVDS (Row I/Os) 2.375 2.5 2.625 100 —

0.05 DMAX 500 Mbps 1.80

247 — 600 1.125 1.25 1.375 0.55 500 Mbps DMAX

700 Mbps 1.80

1.05 DMAX > 700 Mbps 1.55

LVDS (Column I/Os)

2.375 2.5 2.625 100 —

0.05 DMAX 500 Mbps 1.80

247 — 600 1.125 1.25 1.3750.55 500 Mbps DMAX 700 Mbps 1.80

1.05 DMAX > 700 Mbps 1.55

BLVDS (Row I/Os) (4) 2.375 2.5 2.625 100 — — — — — — — — — —

BLVDS (Column I/Os) (4)

2.375 2.5 2.625 100 — — — — — — — — — —

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Power ConsumptionUse the following methods to estimate power for a design:

■ the Excel-based EPE

■ the Quartus II PowerPlay power analyzer feature

The interactive Excel-based EPE is used prior to designing the device to get a magnitude estimate of the device power. The Quartus II PowerPlay power analyzer provides better quality estimates based on the specifics of the design after place-and-route is complete. The PowerPlay power analyzer can apply a combination of user-entered, simulation-derived, and estimated signal activities that, combined with detailed circuit models, can yield very accurate power estimates.

f For more information about power estimation tools, refer to the Early Power Estimator User Guide and the PowerPlay Power Analysis chapter in volume 3 of the Quartus II Handbook.

mini-LVDS (Row I/Os) (5)

2.375 2.5 2.625 — — — — — 300 — 600 1.0 1.2 1.4

mini-LVDS (Column I/Os) (5)

2.375 2.5 2.625 — — — — — 300 — 600 1.0 1.2 1.4

RSDS® (Row I/Os)(5) 2.375 2.5 2.625 — — — — — 100 200 600 0.5 1.2 1.5

RSDS (Column I/Os) (5)

2.375 2.5 2.625 — — — — — 100 200 600 0.5 1.2 1.5

PPDS (Row I/Os) (5) 2.375 2.5 2.625 — — — — — 100 200 600 0.5 1.2 1.4

PPDS (Column I/Os) (5)

2.375 2.5 2.625 — — — — — 100 200 600 0.5 1.2 1.4

Notes to Table 1–20:

(1) For an explanation of terms used in Table 1–20, refer to “Glossary” on page 1–38.(2) VIN range: 0 V VIN 1.85 V.(3) RL range: 90 RL 110 .(4) There are no fixed VIN, VOD, and VOS specifications for BLVDS. They depend on the system topology.(5) The Mini-LVDS, RSDS, and PPDS standards are only supported at the output pins.(6) The LVPECL I/O standard is only supported on dedicated clock input pins. This I/O standard is not supported for output pins.

Table 1–20. Differential I/O Standard Specifications for Cyclone IV Devices (Note 1) (Part 2 of 2)—Preliminary

I/O StandardVCCIO (V) VID (mV) VIcM (V) (2) VOD (mV) (3) VOS (V) (3)

Min Typ Max Min Max Min Condition Max Min Typ Max Min Typ Max

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Switching CharacteristicsThis section provides performance characteristics of Cyclone IV core and periphery blocks for commercial grade devices.

These characteristics can be designated as Preliminary or Final.

■ Preliminary characteristics are created using simulation results, process data, and other known parameters. The upper-right hand corner of these tables show the designation as “Preliminary”.

■ Final numbers are based on actual silicon characterization and testing. The numbers reflect the actual performance of the device under worst-case silicon process, voltage, and junction temperature conditions. There are no designations on finalized tables.

Transceiver Performance Specifications Table 1–21 lists the Cyclone IV GX transceiver specifications.

Table 1–21. Transceiver Specification for Cyclone IV GX Devices (Part 1 of 4)—Preliminary

Symbol/Description Conditions

C6 C7 C8Unit

Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Min Typ Max

Reference Clock

Supported I/O Standards 1.2 V PCML, 1.5 V PCML, 3.3 V PCML, Differential LVPECL, LVDS, HCSL

Input frequency from REFCLK input pins

— — — 156.25 — — 156.25 — — 156.25 MHz

Spread-spectrum modulating clock frequency

Physical interface for PCI Express (PIPE) mode

30 — 33 30 — 33 30 — 33 kHz

Spread-spectrum downspread PIPE mode — 0 to

–0.5% — — 0 to–0.5% — — 0 to

–0.5% — —

Rref — — 2000 ± 1% — — 2000

± 1% — — 2000 ± 1% —

Transceiver Clock

Calibration block clock frequency — 10 — 125 10 — 125 10 — 125 MHz

fixedclk clock frequency

PCIe Receiver Detect — 125 — — 125 — — 125 — MHz

reconfig_clk clock frequency

Dynamic reconfiguration clock frequency

2.5/37.5 (1)

— 502.5/37.5 (1)

— 502.5/37.5 (1)

— 50 MHz

Delta time between reconfig_clk

— — — 2 — — 2 — — 2 ms

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Transceiver block minimum power-down pulse width

— — 1 — — 1 — — 1 — µs

Receiver

Supported I/O Standards 1.4 V PCML, 1.5 V PCML, 2.5 V PCML, LVPECL, LVDS

Data rate (F324 and smaller package) — 600 — 2500 600 — 2500 600 — 2500 Mbps

Data rate (F484 and larger package) — 600 — 3125 600 — 3125 600 — 2500 Mbps

Absolute VMAX for a receiver pin (2) — — — 1.6 — — 1.6 — — 1.6 V

Operational VMAX for a receiver pin — — — 1.5 — — 1.5 — — 1.5 V

Absolute VMIN for a receiver pin — –0.4 — — –0.4 — — –0.4 — — V

Peak-to-peak differential input voltage VID (diff p-p)

VICM = 0.82 V setting, Data Rate = 600 Mbps to 3.125 Gbps

0.1 — 2.7 0.1 — 2.7 0.1 — 2.7 V

VICM VICM = 0.82 V setting — 820 — — 820 — — 820 — mV

Differential on-chip termination resistors

100 setting — 100 — — 100 — — 100 —

150 setting — 150 — — 150 — — 150 —

Differential and common mode return loss

PIPE, Serial Rapid I/O SR, SATA, CPRI LV, SDI, XAUI

Compliant —

Programmable PPM detector (3) — ± 62.5, 100, 125, 200,

250, 300, 500, 1000 PPM

Run length — — 80 — — 80 — — 80 — UI

Programmable equalization

No Equalization — — 1.5 — — 1.5 — — 1.5 dB

Medium Low — — 4.5 — — 4.5 — — 4.5 dB

Medium High — — 5.5 — — 5.5 — — 5.5 dB

High — — 7 — — 7 — — 7 dB

Signal detect/loss threshold PIPE mode 65 — 175 65 — 175 65 — 175 mV

tLTR (4) — — — 75 — — 75 — — 75 µs

tLTR-LTD_Manual (5) — 15 — — 15 — — 15 — — µs

tLTD (6) — 0 100 4000 0 100 4000 0 100 4000 ns

Table 1–21. Transceiver Specification for Cyclone IV GX Devices (Part 2 of 4)—Preliminary

Symbol/Description Conditions

C6 C7 C8Unit

Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Min Typ Max

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tLTD_Manual (7) — — — 4000 — — 4000 — — 4000 ns

tLTD_Auto (8) — — — 4000 — — 4000 — — 4000 ns

Receiver buffer and CDR offset cancellation time (per channel)

— — — 17000 — — 17000 — — 17000 reconfig_clk cycles

Programmable DC gain

DC Gain Setting = 0 — 0 — — 0 — — 0 — dB

DC Gain Setting = 1 — 3 — — 3 — — 3 — dB

DC Gain Setting = 2 — 6 — — 6 — — 6 — dB

Transmitter

Supported I/O Standards 1.5 V PCML

Data rate (F324 and smaller package) — 600 — 2500 600 — 2500 600 — 2500 Mbps

Data rate (F484 and larger package) — 600 — 3125 600 — 3125 600 — 2500 Mbps

VOCM 0.65 V setting — 650 — — 650 — — 650 — mV

Differential on-chip termination resistors

100 setting — 100 — — 100 — — 100 —

150 setting — 150 — — 150 — — 150 —

Differential and common mode return loss

PIPE, CPRI LV, Serial Rapid I/O SR, SDI, XAUI, SATA

Compliant —

Rise time — 50 — 200 50 — 200 50 — 200 ps

Fall time — 50 — 200 50 — 200 50 — 200 ps

Intra-differential pair skew — — — 15 — — 15 — — 15 ps

Intra-transceiver block skew — — — 120 — — 120 — — 120 ps

Table 1–21. Transceiver Specification for Cyclone IV GX Devices (Part 3 of 4)—Preliminary

Symbol/Description Conditions

C6 C7 C8Unit

Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Min Typ Max

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Figure 1–2 shows the lock time parameters in manual mode.

1 LTD = lock-to-data. LTR = lock-to-reference.

PLD-Transceiver Interface

Interface speed (F324 and smaller package)

— 25 — 125 25 — 125 25 — 125 MHz

Interface speed (F484 and larger package)

— 25 — 156.25 25 — 156.25 25 — 156.25 MHz

Digital reset pulse width — Minimum is 2 parallel clock cycles

Notes to Table 1–21:

(1) The minimum reconfig_clk frequency is 2.5 MHz if the transceiver channel is configured in Transmitter Only mode. The minimum reconfig_clk frequency is 37.5 MHz if the transceiver channel is configured in Receiver Only or Receiver and Transmitter mode.

(2) The device cannot tolerate prolonged operation at this absolute maximum.(3) The rate matcher supports only up to ±300 parts per million (PPM).(4) Time taken until pll_locked goes high after pll_powerdown deasserts.(5) Time that the CDR must be kept in lock-to-reference mode after rx_analogreset deasserts and before rx_locktodata is asserted in manual mode.(6) Time taken to recover valid data after the rx_locktodata signal is asserted in manual mode (Figure 1–2), or after rx_freqlocked signal goes high in

automatic mode (Figure 1–3).(7) Time taken to recover valid data after the rx_locktodata signal is asserted in manual mode.(8) Time taken to recover valid data after the rx_freqlocked signal goes high in automatic mode.

Table 1–21. Transceiver Specification for Cyclone IV GX Devices (Part 4 of 4)—Preliminary

Symbol/Description Conditions

C6 C7 C8Unit

Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Min Typ Max

Figure 1–2. Lock Time Parameters for Manual Mode

rx _analogreset

rx _ digitalreset

Reset Signals

Output Status Signals

rx _ locktorefclk

2

3

4

CDR Control Signals

rx _ locktodata

3

busy

1

Two parallel clock cycles

LTD_Manual (2)t

LTR_LTD_Manual (1)t

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Figure 1–3 shows the lock time parameters in automatic mode.

Figure 1–4 shows the differential receiver input waveform.

Figure 1–3. Lock Time Parameters for Automatic Mode

Reset Signals

rx _ analogreset

2

Output Status Signals

rx _ freqlocked

3

rx _ digitalreset

4

busy

1

Two parallel clock cycles

LTD_Auto (1)t

Figure 1–4. Receiver Input Waveform

Single-Ended Waveform

Differential Waveform VID (diff peak-peak) = 2 x VID (single-ended)

Positive Channel (p)

Negative Channel (n)

Ground

VID

VID

VID

p − n = 0 V

VCM

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Figure 1–5 shows the transmitter output waveform.

Table 1–22 lists the typical VOD for Tx term that equals 100 .

Figure 1–5. Transmitter Output Waveform—Preliminary

Single-Ended Waveform

Differential Waveform VOD (diff peak-peak) = 2 x VOD (single-ended)

Positive Channel (p)

Negative Channel (n)

Ground

VOD

VOD

VOD

p − n = 0 V

VCM

Table 1–22. Typical VOD Setting, Tx Term = 100 —Preliminary

SymbolVOD Setting (mV)

1 2 3 4 (1) 5 6

VOD Typical (mV) 400 600 800 900 1000 1200

Note to Table 1–22:

(1) This setting is required for compliance with the PCIe protocol.

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Table 1–23 lists the Cyclone IV GX transceiver block AC specifications.

Table 1–23. Transceiver Block AC Specification for Cyclone IV GX Devices (Note 1), (2) —Preliminary

Symbol/Description Conditions

C6 C7, I7 C8Unit

Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Min Typ Max

PCIe Transmit Jitter Generation (3)

Total jitter at 2.5 Gbps (Gen1) Compliance pattern — — 0.25 — — 0.25 — — 0.25 UI

PCIe Receiver Jitter Tolerance (3)

Total jitter at 2.5 Gbps (Gen1) Compliance pattern > 0.6 > 0.6 > 0.6 UI

GIGE Transmit Jitter Generation (4)

Deterministic jitter

(peak-to-peak)Pattern = CRPAT — — 0.14 — — 0.14 — — 0.14 UI

Total jitter (peak-to-peak) Pattern = CRPAT — — 0.279 — — 0.279 — — 0.279 UI

GIGE Receiver Jitter Tolerance (4)

Deterministic jitter tolerance (peak-to-peak) Pattern = CJPAT > 0.4 > 0.4 > 0.4 UI

Combined deterministic and random jitter tolerance (peak-to-peak)

Pattern = CJPAT > 0.66 > 0.66 > 0.66 UI

Notes to Table 1–23:

(1) Dedicated refclk pins were used to drive the input reference clocks.(2) The jitter numbers specified are valid for the stated conditions only.(3) The jitter numbers for PIPE are compliant to the PCIe Base Specification 2.0.(4) The jitter numbers for GIGE are compliant to the IEEE802.3-2002 Specification.

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Core Performance SpecificationsThe following sections describe the clock tree specifications, PLLs, embedded multiplier, memory block, and configuration specifications for Cyclone IV Devices.

Clock Tree SpecificationsTable 1–24 lists the clock tree specifications for Cyclone IV devices.

Table 1–24. Clock Tree Performance for Cyclone IV Devices —Preliminary

DevicePerformance

UnitC6 C7 C8 C8L (1) C9L (1) I7 I8L (1) A7

EP4CE6 500 437.5 402 362 265 437.5 362 402 MHz

EP4CE10 500 437.5 402 362 265 437.5 362 402 MHz

EP4CE15 500 437.5 402 362 265 437.5 362 402 MHz

EP4CE22 500 437.5 402 362 265 437.5 362 402 MHz

EP4CE30 500 437.5 402 362 265 437.5 362 402 MHz

EP4CE40 500 437.5 402 362 265 437.5 362 402 MHz

EP4CE55 500 437.5 402 362 265 437.5 362 — MHz

EP4CE75 500 437.5 402 362 265 437.5 362 — MHz

EP4CE115 — 437.5 402 362 265 437.5 362 — MHz

EP4CGX15 500 437.5 402 — — 437.5 — — MHz

EP4CGX22 500 437.5 402 — — 437.5 — — MHz

EP4CGX30 500 437.5 402 — — 437.5 — — MHz

EP4CGX50 500 437.5 402 — — 437.5 — — MHz

EP4CGX75 500 437.5 402 — — 437.5 — — MHz

EP4CGX110 500 437.5 402 — — 437.5 — — MHz

EP4CGX150 500 437.5 402 — — 437.5 — — MHz

Note to Table 1–24:

(1) Cyclone IV E 1.0 V core voltage devices only support C8L, C9L, and I8L speed grades.

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PLL SpecificationsTable 1–25 lists the PLL specifications for Cyclone IV devices when operating in the commercial junction temperature range (0°C to 85°C), the industrial junction temperature range (–40°C to 100°C), and the automotive junction temperature range (–40°C to 125°C). For more information about the PLL block, refer to “Glossary” on page 1–38.

Table 1–25. PLL Specifications for Cyclone IV Devices (Note 1), (2) (Part 1 of 2)—Preliminary

Symbol Parameter Min Typ Max Unit

fIN (3)

Input clock frequency (–6, –7, –8 speed grades) 5 — 472.5 MHz

Input clock frequency (–8L speed grade) 5 — 362 MHz

Input clock frequency (–9L speed grade) 5 — 265 MHz

fINPFD PFD input frequency 5 — 325 MHz

fVCO (4) PLL internal VCO operating range 600 — 1300 MHz

fINDUTY Input clock duty cycle 40 — 60 %

tINJITTER_CCJ (5)Input clock cycle-to-cycle jitterFREF 100 MHz — — 0.15 UI

FREF < 100 MHz — — ±750 ps

fOUT_EXT (external clock output) (3) PLL output frequency — — 472.5 MHz

fOUT (to global clock)

PLL output frequency (–6 speed grade) — — 472.5 MHz

PLL output frequency (–7 speed grade) — — 450 MHz

PLL output frequency (–8 speed grade) — — 402.5 MHz

PLL output frequency (–8L speed grade) — — 362 MHz

PLL output frequency (–9L speed grade) — — 265 MHz

tOUTDUTY Duty cycle for external clock output (when set to 50%) 45 50 55 %

tLOCK Time required to lock from end of device configuration — — 1 ms

tDLOCK

Time required to lock dynamically (after switchover, reconfiguring any non-post-scale counters/delays or areset is deasserted)

— — 1 ms

tOUTJITTER_PERIOD_DEDCLK (6)Dedicated clock output period jitter FOUT 100 MHz — — 300 ps

FOUT < 100 MHz — — 30 mUI

tOUTJITTER_CCJ_DEDCLK (6)Dedicated clock output cycle-to-cycle jitter FOUT 100 MHz — — 300 ps

FOUT < 100 MHz — — 30 mUI

tOUTJITTER_PERIOD_IO (6)Regular I/O period jitterFOUT 100 MHz — — 650 ps

FOUT < 100 MHz — — 75 mUI

tOUTJITTER_CCJ_IO (6)Regular I/O cycle-to-cycle jitterFOUT 100 MHz — — 650 ps

FOUT < 100 MHz — — 75 mUI

tPLL_PSERR Accuracy of PLL phase shift — — ±50 ps

tARESET Minimum pulse width on areset signal. 10 — — ns

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Embedded Multiplier Specifications Table 1–26 lists the embedded multiplier specifications for Cyclone IV devices.

Memory Block SpecificationsTable 1–27 lists the M9K memory block specifications for Cyclone IV devices.

tCONFIGPLL Time required to reconfigure scan chains for PLLs — 3.5 (7) — SCANCLK cycles

fSCANCLK scanclk frequency — — 100 MHz

Notes to Table 1–25:

(1) This table is applicable for general purpose PLLs and multipurpose PLLs.(2) You must connect VCCD_PLL to VCCINT through the decoupling capacitor and ferrite bead.(3) This parameter is limited in the Quartus II software by the I/O maximum frequency. The maximum I/O frequency is different for each I/O standard.(4) The VCO frequency reported by the Quartus II software in the PLL Summary section of the compilation report takes into consideration the VCO post-scale

counter K value. Therefore, if the counter K has a value of 2, the frequency reported can be lower than the fVCO specification.(5) A high input jitter directly affects the PLL output jitter. To have low PLL output clock jitter, you must provide a clean clock source that is less than 200 ps.(6) Peak-to-peak jitter with a probability level of 10–12 (14 sigma, 99.99999999974404% confidence level). The output jitter specification applies to the

intrinsic jitter of the PLL when an input jitter of 30 ps is applied.(7) With 100-MHz scanclk frequency.

Table 1–25. PLL Specifications for Cyclone IV Devices (Note 1), (2) (Part 2 of 2)—Preliminary

Symbol Parameter Min Typ Max Unit

Table 1–26. Embedded Multiplier Specifications for Cyclone IV Devices —Preliminary

ModeResources Used Performance

UnitNumber of Multipliers C6 C7, I7, A7 C8 C8L, I8L C9L

9 × 9-bit multiplier 1 340 300 260 240 175 MHz

18 × 18-bit multiplier 1 287 250 200 185 135 MHz

Table 1–27. Memory Block Performance Specifications for Cyclone IV Devices —Preliminary

Memory Mode

Resources Used Performance

UnitLEs M9K

Memory C6 C7, I7, A7 C8 C8L, I8L C9L

M9K Block

FIFO 256 × 36 47 1 315 274 238 200 157 MHz

Single-port 256 × 36 0 1 315 274 238 200 157 MHz

Simple dual-port 256 × 36 CLK 0 1 315 274 238 200 157 MHz

True dual port 512 × 18 single CLK 0 1 315 274 238 200 157 MHz

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Configuration and JTAG SpecificationsTable 1–28 lists the configuration mode specifications for Cyclone IV devices.

Table 1–29 lists the active configuration mode specifications for Cyclone IV devices.

Table 1–30 lists the JTAG timing parameters and values for Cyclone IV devices.

Table 1–28. Passive Configuration Mode Specifications for Cyclone IV Devices (Note 1)

Programming Mode VCCINT Voltage Level (V) DCLK fMAX Unit

Passive Serial (PS)1.0 (3) 66 MHz

1.2 133 MHz

Fast Passive Parallel (FPP) (2)

1.0 (3) 66 MHz

1.2 (4) 100 MHz

Notes to Table 1–28:

(1) For more information about PS and FPP configuration timing parameters, refer to the Configuration and Remote System Upgrades in Cyclone IV Devices chapter.

(2) FPP configuration mode supports all Cyclone IV E devices (except for E144 package devices) and EP4CGX50, EP4CGX75, EP4CGX110, and EP4CGX150 only.

(3) VCCINT = 1.0 V is only supported for Cyclone IV E 1.0 V core voltage devices.(4) Cyclone IV E devices support 1.2 V VCCINT. Cyclone IV E 1.2 V core voltage devices support 133 MHz DCLK fMAX

for EP4CE6, EP4CE10, EP4CE15, EP4CE22, EP4CE30, and EP4CE40 only.

Table 1–29. Active Configuration Mode Specifications for Cyclone IV Devices —Preliminary

Programming Mode DCLK Range Unit

Active Parallel (AP) (1) 20 to 40 MHz

Active Serial (AS) 20 to 40 MHz

Note to Table 1–29:

(1) AP configuration mode is only supported for Cyclone IV E devices.

Table 1–30. JTAG Timing Parameters for Cyclone IV Devices (Note 1) (Part 1 of 2)—Preliminary

Symbol Parameter Min Max Unit

tJCP TCK clock period 40 — ns

tJCH TCK clock high time 19 — ns

tJCL TCK clock low time 19 — ns

tJPSU_TDI JTAG port setup time for TDI 1 — ns

tJPSU_TMS JTAG port setup time for TMS 3 — ns

tJPH JTAG port hold time 10 — ns

tJPCO JTAG port clock to output (2), (3) — 15 ns

tJPZX JTAG port high impedance to valid output (2), (3) — 15 ns

tJPXZ JTAG port valid output to high impedance (2), (3) — 15 ns

tJSSU Capture register setup time 5 — ns

tJSH Capture register hold time 10 — ns

tJSCO Update register clock to output — 25 ns

tJSZX Update register high impedance to valid output — 25 ns

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Periphery PerformanceThis section describes periphery performance, including high-speed I/O and external memory interface.

I/O performance supports several system interfaces, such as the high-speed I/O interface, external memory interface, and the PCI/PCI-X bus interface. I/Os using the SSTL-18 Class I termination standard can achieve up to the stated DDR2 SDRAM interfacing speeds. I/Os using general-purpose I/O standards such as 3.3-, 3.0-, 2.5-, 1.8-, or 1.5-LVTTL/LVCMOS are capable of a typical 200 MHz interfacing frequency with a 10 pF load.

f For more information about the supported maximum clock rate, device and pin planning, IP implementation, and device termination, refer to Section III: System Performance Specifications of the External Memory Interfaces Handbook.

1 Actual achievable frequency depends on design- and system-specific factors. Perform HSPICE/IBIS simulations based on your specific design and system setup to determine the maximum achievable frequency in your system.

High-Speed I/O SpecificationsTable 1–31 through Table 1–36 list the high-speed I/O timing for Cyclone IV devices. For definitions of high-speed timing specifications, refer to “Glossary” on page 1–38.

tJSXZ Update register valid output to high impedance — 25 ns

Notes to Table 1–30:

(1) For more information about JTAG waveforms, refer to “JTAG Waveform” in “Glossary” on page 1–38.(2) The specification is shown for 3.3-, 3.0-, and 2.5-V LVTTL/LVCMOS operation of JTAG pins. For 1.8-V

LVTTL/LVCMOS and 1.5-V LVCMOS, the output time specification is 16 ns.(3) For EP4CGX22, EP4CGX30 (F324 and smaller package), EP4CGX110, and EP4CGX150 devices, the output time

specification for 3.3-, 3.0-, and 2.5-V LVTTL/LVCMOS operation of JTAG pins is 16 ns. For 1.8-V LVTTL/LVCMOS and 1.5-V LVCMOS, the output time specification is 18 ns.

Table 1–30. JTAG Timing Parameters for Cyclone IV Devices (Note 1) (Part 2 of 2)—Preliminary

Symbol Parameter Min Max Unit

Table 1–31. RSDS Transmitter Timing Specifications for Cyclone IV Devices (Note 1), (2), (4) (Part 1 of 2)—Preliminary

Symbol ModesC6 C7, I7 C8, A7 C8L, I8L C9L

UnitMin Typ Max Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Min Typ Max

fHSCLK

(input clock frequency)

×10 10 — 180 10 — 155.5 10 — 155.5 10 — 155.5 10 — 132.5 MHz

×8 10 — 180 10 — 155.5 10 — 155.5 10 — 155.5 10 — 132.5 MHz

×7 10 — 180 10 — 155.5 10 — 155.5 10 — 155.5 10 — 132.5 MHz

×4 10 — 180 10 — 155.5 10 — 155.5 10 — 155.5 10 — 132.5 MHz

×2 10 — 180 10 — 155.5 10 — 155.5 10 — 155.5 10 — 132.5 MHz

×1 10 — 360 10 — 311 10 — 311 10 — 311 10 — 265 MHz

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Device operation in Mbps

×10 100 — 360 100 — 311 100 — 311 100 — 311 100 — 265 Mbps

×8 80 — 360 80 — 311 80 — 311 80 — 311 80 — 265 Mbps

×7 70 — 360 70 — 311 70 — 311 70 — 311 70 — 265 Mbps

×4 40 — 360 40 — 311 40 — 311 40 — 311 40 — 265 Mbps

×2 20 — 360 20 — 311 20 — 311 20 — 311 20 — 265 Mbps

×1 10 — 360 10 — 311 10 — 311 10 — 311 10 — 265 Mbps

tDUTY — 45 — 55 45 — 55 45 — 55 45 — 55 45 — 55 %

Transmitter channel-to-channel skew (TCCS)

— — — 200 — — 200 — — 200 — — 200 — — 200 ps

Output jitter(peak to peak) — — — 500 — — 500 — — 550 — — 600 — — 700 ps

tRISE20 – 80%, CLOAD = 5 pF — 500 — — 500 — — 500 — — 500 — — 500 — ps

tFALL20 – 80%, CLOAD = 5 pF — 500 — — 500 — — 500 — — 500 — — 500 — ps

tLOCK (3) — — — 1 — — 1 — — 1 — — 1 — — 1 ms

Notes to Table 1–31:

(1) Applicable for true RSDS and emulated RSDS_E_3R transmitter.(2) Cyclone IV E devices—true RSDS transmitter is only supported at the output pin of Row I/O Banks 1, 2, 5, and 6. Emulated RSDS transmitter is supported at the

output pin of all I/O Banks.Cyclone IV GX devices—true RSDS transmitter is only supported at the output pin of Row I/O Banks 5 and 6. Emulated RSDS transmitter is supported at the output pin of I/O Banks 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9.

(3) tLOCK is the time required for the PLL to lock from the end-of-device configuration.(4) Cyclone IV E 1.0 V core voltage devices only support C8L, C9L, and I8L speed grades. Cyclone IV E 1.2 V core voltage devices only support C6, C7, C8, I7, and A7

speed grades. Cyclone IV GX devices only support C6, C7, C8, and I7 speed grades.

Table 1–31. RSDS Transmitter Timing Specifications for Cyclone IV Devices (Note 1), (2), (4) (Part 2 of 2)—Preliminary

Symbol ModesC6 C7, I7 C8, A7 C8L, I8L C9L

UnitMin Typ Max Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Min Typ Max

Table 1–32. Emulated RSDS_E_1R Transmitter Timing Specifications for Cyclone IV Devices (Note 1), (3) (Part 1 of 2)—Preliminary

Symbol ModesC6 C7, I7 C8, A7 C8L, I8L C9L

UnitMin Typ Max Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Min Typ Max

fHSCLK (input clock frequency)

×10 10 — 85 10 — 85 10 — 85 10 — 85 10 — 72.5 MHz

×8 10 — 85 10 — 85 10 — 85 10 — 85 10 — 72.5 MHz

×7 10 — 85 10 — 85 10 — 85 10 — 85 10 — 72.5 MHz

×4 10 — 85 10 — 85 10 — 85 10 — 85 10 — 72.5 MHz

×2 10 — 85 10 — 85 10 — 85 10 — 85 10 — 72.5 MHz

×1 10 — 170 10 — 170 10 — 170 10 — 170 10 — 145 MHz

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Device operation in Mbps

×10 100 — 170 100 — 170 100 — 170 100 — 170 100 — 145 Mbps

×8 80 — 170 80 — 170 80 — 170 80 — 170 80 — 145 Mbps

×7 70 — 170 70 — 170 70 — 170 70 — 170 70 — 145 Mbps

×4 40 — 170 40 — 170 40 — 170 40 — 170 40 — 145 Mbps

×2 20 — 170 20 — 170 20 — 170 20 — 170 20 — 145 Mbps

×1 10 — 170 10 — 170 10 — 170 10 — 170 10 — 145 Mbps

tDUTY — 45 — 55 45 — 55 45 — 55 45 — 55 45 — 55 %

TCCS — — — 200 — — 200 — — 200 — — 200 — — 200 ps

Output jitter(peak to peak) — — — 500 — — 500 — — 550 — — 600 — — 700 ps

tRISE

20 – 80%,

CLOAD = 5 pF— 500 — — 500 — — 500 — — 500 — — 500 — ps

tFALL

20 – 80%,

CLOAD = 5 pF— 500 — — 500 — — 500 — — 500 — — 500 — ps

tLOCK (2) — — — 1 — — 1 — — 1 — — 1 — — 1 ms

Notes to Table 1–32:

(1) Emulated RSDS_E_1R transmitter is supported at the output pin of all I/O Banks of Cyclone IV E devices and I/O Banks 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 of Cyclone IV GX devices.

(2) tLOCK is the time required for the PLL to lock from the end-of-device configuration.(3) Cyclone IV E 1.0 V core voltage devices only support C8L, C9L, and I8L speed grades. Cyclone IV E 1.2 V core voltage devices only support C6, C7, C8, I7, and

A7 speed grades. Cyclone IV GX devices only support C6, C7, C8, and I7 speed grades.

Table 1–32. Emulated RSDS_E_1R Transmitter Timing Specifications for Cyclone IV Devices (Note 1), (3) (Part 2 of 2)—Preliminary

Symbol ModesC6 C7, I7 C8, A7 C8L, I8L C9L

UnitMin Typ Max Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Min Typ Max

Table 1–33. Mini-LVDS Transmitter Timing Specifications for Cyclone IV Devices (Note 1), (2), (4) (Part 1 of 2)—Preliminary

Symbol Modes

C6 C7, I7 C8, A7 C8L, I8L C9L

UnitMin Typ Max Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Mi

n Typ Max

fHSCLK (input clock frequency)

×10 10 — 200 10 — 155.5 10 — 155.5 10 — 155.5 10 — 132.5 MHz

×8 10 — 200 10 — 155.5 10 — 155.5 10 — 155.5 10 — 132.5 MHz

×7 10 — 200 10 — 155.5 10 — 155.5 10 — 155.5 10 — 132.5 MHz

×4 10 — 200 10 — 155.5 10 — 155.5 10 — 155.5 10 — 132.5 MHz

×2 10 — 200 10 — 155.5 10 — 155.5 10 — 155.5 10 — 132.5 MHz

×1 10 — 400 10 — 311 10 — 311 10 — 311 10 — 265 MHz

Device operation in Mbps

×10 100 — 400 100 — 311 100 — 311 100 — 311 100 — 265 Mbps

×8 80 — 400 80 — 311 80 — 311 80 — 311 80 — 265 Mbps

×7 70 — 400 70 — 311 70 — 311 70 — 311 70 — 265 Mbps

×4 40 — 400 40 — 311 40 — 311 40 — 311 40 — 265 Mbps

×2 20 — 400 20 — 311 20 — 311 20 — 311 20 — 265 Mbps

×1 10 — 400 10 — 311 10 — 311 10 — 311 10 — 265 Mbps

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tDUTY — 45 — 55 45 — 55 45 — 55 45 — 55 45 — 55 %

TCCS — — — 200 — — 200 — — 200 — — 200 — — 200 ps

Output jitter(peak to peak) — — — 500 — — 500 — — 550 — — 600 — — 700 ps

tRISE20 – 80%,CLOAD = 5 pF — 500 — — 500 — — 500 — — 500 — — 500 — ps

tFALL20 – 80%,CLOAD = 5 pF — 500 — — 500 — — 500 — — 500 — — 500 — ps

tLOCK (3) — — — 1 — — 1 — — 1 — — 1 — — 1 ms

Notes to Table 1–33:

(1) Applicable for true and emulated mini-LVDS transmitter.(2) Cyclone IV E—true mini-LVDS transmitter is only supported at the output pin of Row I/O Banks 1, 2, 5, and 6. Emulated mini-LVDS transmitter is supported at

the output pin of all I/O banks.Cyclone IV GX—true mini-LVDS transmitter is only supported at the output pin of Row I/O Banks 5 and 6. Emulated mini-LVDS transmitter is supported at the output pin of I/O Banks 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9.

(3) tLOCK is the time required for the PLL to lock from the end-of-device configuration.(4) Cyclone IV E 1.0 V core voltage devices only support C8L, C9L, and I8L speed grades. Cyclone IV E 1.2 V core voltage devices only support C6, C7, C8, I7, and

A7 speed grades. Cyclone IV GX devices only support C6, C7, C8, and I7 speed grades.

Table 1–33. Mini-LVDS Transmitter Timing Specifications for Cyclone IV Devices (Note 1), (2), (4) (Part 2 of 2)—Preliminary

Symbol Modes

C6 C7, I7 C8, A7 C8L, I8L C9L

UnitMin Typ Max Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Mi

n Typ Max

Table 1–34. True LVDS Transmitter Timing Specifications for Cyclone IV Devices (Note 1), (3) (Part 1 of 2) —Preliminary

Symbol ModesC6 C7, I7 C8, A7 C8L, I8L C9L

UnitMin Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max

fHSCLK (input clock frequency)

×10 10 420 10 370 10 320 10 320 10 250 MHz

×8 10 420 10 370 10 320 10 320 10 250 MHz

×7 10 420 10 370 10 320 10 320 10 250 MHz

×4 10 420 10 370 10 320 10 320 10 250 MHz

×2 10 420 10 370 10 320 10 320 10 250 MHz

×1 10 420 10 402.5 10 402.5 10 362 10 265 MHz

HSIODR

×10 100 840 100 740 100 640 100 640 100 500 Mbps

×8 80 840 80 740 80 640 80 640 80 500 Mbps

×7 70 840 70 740 70 640 70 640 70 500 Mbps

×4 40 840 40 740 40 640 40 640 40 500 Mbps

×2 20 840 20 740 20 640 20 640 20 500 Mbps

×1 10 420 10 402.5 10 402.5 10 362 10 265 Mbps

tDUTY — 45 55 45 55 45 55 45 55 45 55 %

TCCS — — 200 — 200 — 200 — 200 — 200 ps

Output jitter(peak to peak) — — 500 — 500 — 550 — 600 — 700 ps

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tLOCK (2) — — 1 — 1 — 1 — 1 — 1 ms

Notes to Table 1–34:

(1) Cyclone IV E—true LVDS transmitter is only supported at the output pin of Row I/O Banks 1, 2, 5, and 6.Cyclone IV GX—true LVDS transmitter is only supported at the output pin of Row I/O Banks 5 and 6.

(2) tLOCK is the time required for the PLL to lock from the end-of-device configuration.(3) Cyclone IV E 1.0 V core voltage devices only support C8L, C9L, and I8L speed grades. Cyclone IV E 1.2 V core voltage devices only support C6, C7, C8, I7,

and A7 speed grades. Cyclone IV GX devices only support C6, C7, C8, and I7 speed grades.

Table 1–34. True LVDS Transmitter Timing Specifications for Cyclone IV Devices (Note 1), (3) (Part 2 of 2) —Preliminary

Symbol ModesC6 C7, I7 C8, A7 C8L, I8L C9L

UnitMin Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max

Table 1–35. Emulated LVDS Transmitter Timing Specifications for Cyclone IV Devices (Note 1), (3)—Preliminary

Symbol ModesC6 C7, I7 C8, A7 C8L, I8L C9L

UnitMin Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max

fHSCLK (input clock frequency)

×10 10 320 10 320 10 275 10 275 10 250 MHz

×8 10 320 10 320 10 275 10 275 10 250 MHz

×7 10 320 10 320 10 275 10 275 10 250 MHz

×4 10 320 10 320 10 275 10 275 10 250 MHz

×2 10 320 10 320 10 275 10 275 10 250 MHz

×1 10 402.5 10 402.5 10 402.5 10 362 10 265 MHz

HSIODR

×10 100 640 100 640 100 550 100 550 100 500 Mbps

×8 80 640 80 640 80 550 80 550 80 500 Mbps

×7 70 640 70 640 70 550 70 550 70 500 Mbps

×4 40 640 40 640 40 550 40 550 40 500 Mbps

×2 20 640 20 640 20 550 20 550 20 500 Mbps

×1 10 402.5 10 402.5 10 402.5 10 362 10 265 Mbps

tDUTY — 45 55 45 55 45 55 45 55 45 55 %

TCCS — — 200 — 200 — 200 — 200 — 200 ps

Output jitter(peak to peak) — — 500 — 500 — 550 — 600 — 700 ps

tLOCK (2) — — 1 — 1 — 1 — 1 — 1 ms

Notes to Table 1–35:

(1) Cyclone IV E—emulated LVDS transmitter is supported at the output pin of all I/O Banks.Cyclone IV GX—emulated LVDS transmitter is supported at the output pin of I/O Banks 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9.

(2) tLOCK is the time required for the PLL to lock from the end-of-device configuration.(3) Cyclone IV E 1.0 V core voltage devices only support C8L, C9L, and I8L speed grades. Cyclone IV E 1.2 V core voltage devices only support C6, C7, C8, I7,

and A7 speed grades. Cyclone IV GX devices only support C6, C7, C8, and I7 speed grades.

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Table 1–36. LVDS Receiver Timing Specifications for Cyclone IV Devices (Note 1), (3) —Preliminary

Symbol ModesC6 C7, I7 C8, A7 C8L, I8L C9L

UnitMin Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max

fHSCLK (input clock frequency)

×10 10 437.5 10 370 10 320 10 320 10 250 MHz

×8 10 437.5 10 370 10 320 10 320 10 250 MHz

×7 10 437.5 10 370 10 320 10 320 10 250 MHz

×4 10 437.5 10 370 10 320 10 320 10 250 MHz

×2 10 437.5 10 370 10 320 10 320 10 250 MHz

×1 10 437.5 10 402.5 10 402.5 10 362 10 265 MHz

HSIODR

×10 100 875 100 740 100 640 100 640 100 500 Mbps

×8 80 875 80 740 80 640 80 640 80 500 Mbps

×7 70 875 70 740 70 640 70 640 70 500 Mbps

×4 40 875 40 740 40 640 40 640 40 500 Mbps

×2 20 875 20 740 20 640 20 640 20 500 Mbps

×1 10 437.5 10 402.5 10 402.5 10 362 10 265 Mbps

SW — — 400 — 400 — 400 — 550 — 640 ps

Input jitter tolerance — — 500 — 500 — 550 — 600 — 700 ps

tLOCK (2) — — 1 — 1 — 1 — 1 — 1 ms

Notes to Table 1–36:

(1) Cyclone IV E—LVDS receiver is supported at all I/O Banks.Cyclone IV GX—LVDS receiver is supported at I/O Banks 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9.

(2) tLOCK is the time required for the PLL to lock from the end-of-device configuration.(3) Cyclone IV E 1.0 V core voltage devices only support C8L, C9L, and I8L speed grades. Cyclone IV E 1.2 V core voltage devices only support C6, C7, C8,

I7, and A7 speed grades. Cyclone IV GX devices only support C6, C7, C8, and I7 speed grades.

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External Memory Interface Specifications The external memory interfaces for Cyclone IV devices are auto-calibrating and easy to implement.

f For more information about the supported maximum clock rate, device and pin planning, IP implementation, and device termination, refer to Section III: System Performance Specifications of the External Memory Interface Handbook.

Table 1–37 lists the memory output clock jitter specifications for Cyclone IV devices.

Duty Cycle Distortion SpecificationsTable 1–38 lists the worst case duty cycle distortion for Cyclone IV devices.

OCT Calibration Timing SpecificationTable 1–39 lists the duration of calibration for series OCT with calibration at device power-up for Cyclone IV devices.

Table 1–37. Memory Output Clock Jitter Specifications for Cyclone IV Devices (Note 1), (2)—Preliminary

Parameter Symbol Min Max Unit

Clock period jitter tJIT(per) –125 125 ps

Cycle-to-cycle period jitter tJIT(cc) –200 200 ps

Duty cycle jitter tJIT(duty) –150 150 ps

Notes to Table 1–37:

(1) Memory output clock jitter measurements are for 200 consecutive clock cycles, as specified in the JEDEC DDR2 standard.

(2) The clock jitter specification applies to memory output clock pins generated using DDIO circuits clocked by a PLL output routed on a global clock (GCLK) network.

Table 1–38. Duty Cycle Distortion on Cyclone IV Devices I/O Pins (Note 1), (2), (3)—Preliminary

SymbolC6 C7, I7 C8, I8L, A7 C9L

UnitMin Max Min Max Min Max Min Max

Output Duty Cycle 45 55 45 55 45 55 45 55 %

Notes to Table 1–38:

(1) The duty cycle distortion specification applies to clock outputs from the PLLs, global clock tree, and IOE driving the dedicated and general purpose I/O pins.

(2) Cyclone IV devices meet the specified duty cycle distortion at the maximum output toggle rate for each combination of I/O standard and current strength.

(3) Cyclone IV E 1.0 V core voltage devices only support C8L, C9L, and I8L speed grades. Cyclone IV E 1.2 V core voltage devices only support C6, C7, C8, I7, and A7 speed grades. Cyclone IV GX devices only support C6, C7, C8, and I7 speed grades.

Table 1–39. Timing Specification for Series OCT with Calibration at Device Power-Up for Cyclone IV Devices (Note 1)—Preliminary

Symbol Description Maximum Units

tOCTCAL Duration of series OCT with calibration at device power-up 20 µs

Note to Table 1–39:

(1) OCT calibration takes place after device configuration and before entering user mode.

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IOE Programmable DelayTable 1–40 and Table 1–41 list the IOE programmable delay for Cyclone IV E 1.0 V core voltage devices.

Table 1–40. IOE Programmable Delay on Column Pins for Cyclone IV E 1.0 V Core Voltage Devices (Note 1), (2)—Preliminary

Parameter Paths AffectedNumber

of Setting

Min Offset

Max Offset

UnitFast Corner Slow Corner

C8L I8L C8L C9L I8L

Input delay from pin to internal cells

Pad to I/O dataout to core 7 0 2.054 1.924 3.387 4.017 3.411 ns

Input delay from pin to input register

Pad to I/O input register 8 0 2.010 1.875 3.341 4.252 3.367 ns

Delay from output register to output pin

I/O output register to pad 2 0 0.641 0.631 1.111 1.377 1.124 ns

Input delay from dual-purpose clock pin to fan-out destinations

Pad to global clock network 12 0 0.971 0.931 1.684 2.298 1.684 ns

Notes to Table 1–40:

(1) The incremental values for the settings are generally linear. For the exact values for each setting, use the latest version of the Quartus II software.(2) The minimum and maximum offset timing numbers are in reference to setting 0 as available in the Quartus II software.

Table 1–41. IOE Programmable Delay on Row Pins for Cyclone IV E 1.0 V Core Voltage Devices (Note 1), (2)—Preliminary

Parameter Paths AffectedNumber

of Setting

Min Offset

Max Offset

UnitFast Corner Slow Corner

C8L I8L C8L C9L I8L

Input delay from pin to internal cells

Pad to I/O dataout to core 7 0 2.057 1.921 3.389 4.146 3.412 ns

Input delay from pin to input register

Pad to I/O input register 8 0 2.059 1.919 3.420 4.374 3.441 ns

Delay from output register to output pin

I/O output register to pad 2 0 0.670 0.623 1.160 1.420 1.168 ns

Input delay from dual-purpose clock pin to fan-out destinations

Pad to global clock network 12 0 0.960 0.919 1.656 2.258 1.656 ns

Notes to Table 1–41:

(1) The incremental values for the settings are generally linear. For the exact values for each setting, use the latest version of the Quartus II software.

(2) The minimum and maximum offset timing numbers are in reference to setting 0 as available in the Quartus II software.

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Table 1–42 and Table 1–43 list the IOE programmable delay for Cyclone IV E 1.2 V core voltage devices.

Table 1–42. IOE Programmable Delay on Column Pins for Cyclone IV E 1.2 V Core Voltage Devices (Note 1), (2)—Preliminary

Parameter Paths Affected

Number of

Setting

Min Offset

Max Offset

UnitFast Corner Slow Corner

C6 I7 A7 C6 C7 C8 I7 A7

Input delay from pin to internal cells

Pad to I/O dataout to core

7 0 1.314 1.211 1.211 2.177 2.340 2.433 2.388 2.508 ns

Input delay from pin to input register

Pad to I/O input register 8 0 1.307 1.203 1.203 2.19 2.387 2.540 2.430 2.545 ns

Delay from output register to output pin

I/O output register to pad

2 0 0.437 0.402 0.402 0.747 0.820 0.880 0.834 0.873 ns

Input delay from dual-purpose clock pin to fan-out destinations

Pad to global clock network

12 0 0.693 0.665 0.665 1.200 1.379 1.532 1.393 1.441 ns

Notes to Table 1–42:

(1) The incremental values for the settings are generally linear. For the exact values for each setting, use the latest version of the Quartus II software.(2) The minimum and maximum offset timing numbers are in reference to setting 0 as available in the Quartus II software.

Table 1–43. IOE Programmable Delay on Row Pins for Cyclone IV E 1.2 V Core Voltage Devices (Note 1), (2)—Preliminary

Parameter Paths Affected

Number of

Setting

Min Offset

Max Offset

UnitFast Corner Slow Corner

C6 I7 A7 C6 C7 C8 I7 A7

Input delay from pin to internal cells

Pad to I/O dataout to core

7 0 1.314 1.209 1.209 2.201 2.386 2.510 2.429 2.548 ns

Input delay from pin to input register

Pad to I/O input register 8 0 1.312 1.207 1.207 2.202 2.402 2.558 2.447 2.557 ns

Delay from output register to output pin

I/O output register to pad

2 0 0.458 0.419 0.419 0.783 0.861 0.924 0.875 0.915 ns

Input delay from dual-purpose clock pin to fan-out destinations

Pad to global clock network

12 0 0.686 0.657 0.657 1.185 1.360 1.506 1.376 1.422 ns

Notes to Table 1–43:

(1) The incremental values for the settings are generally linear. For the exact values for each setting, use the latest version of the Quartus II software.(2) The minimum and maximum offset timing numbers are in reference to setting 0 as available in the Quartus II software.

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Table 1–44 and Table 1–45 list the IOE programmable delay for Cyclone IV GX devices.

Table 1–44. IOE Programmable Delay on Column Pins for Cyclone IV GX Devices (Note 1), (2)—Preliminary

Parameter Paths Affected

Number of

Settings

Min Offset

Max Offset

UnitFast Corner Slow Corner

C6 I7 C6 C7 C8 I7

Input delay from pin to internal cells

Pad to I/O dataout to core

7 0 1.313 1.209 2.184 2.336 2.451 2.387 ns

Input delay from pin to input register

Pad to I/O input register 8 0 1.312 1.208 2.200 2.399 2.554 2.446 ns

Delay from output register to output pin

I/O output register to pad

2 0 0.438 0.404 0.751 0.825 0.886 0.839 ns

Input delay from dual-purpose clock pin to fan-out destinations

Pad to global clock network

12 0 0.713 0.682 1.228 1.41 1.566 1.424 ns

Notes to Table 1–44:

(1) The incremental values for the settings are generally linear. For exact values of each setting, use the latest version of the Quartus II software.(2) The minimum and maximum offset timing numbers are in reference to setting 0 as available in the Quartus II software.

Table 1–45. IOE Programmable Delay on Row Pins for Cyclone IV GX Devices (Note 1), (2) —Preliminary

Parameter Paths Affected

Number of

Settings

Min Offset

Max Offset

UnitFast Corner Slow Corner

C6 I7 C6 C7 C8 I7

Input delay from pin to internal cells

Pad to I/O dataout to core

7 0 1.314 1.210 2.209 2.398 2.526 2.443 ns

Input delay from pin to input register

Pad to I/O input register 8 0 1.313 1.208 2.205 2.406 2.563 2.450 ns

Delay from output register to output pin

I/O output register to pad

2 0 0.461 0.421 0.789 0.869 0.933 0.884 ns

Input delay from dual-purpose clock pin to fan-out destinations

Pad to global clock network 12 0 0.712 0.682 1.225 1.407 1.562 1.421 ns

Notes to Table 1–45:

(1) The incremental values for the settings are generally linear. For exact values of each setting, use the latest version of Quartus II software.(2) The minimum and maximum offset timing numbers are in reference to setting 0 as available in the Quartus II software

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I/O TimingUse the following methods to determine I/O timing:

■ the Excel-based I/O Timing

■ the Quartus II timing analyzer

The Excel-based I/O timing provides pin timing performance for each device density and speed grade. The data is typically used prior to designing the FPGA to get a timing budget estimation as part of the link timing analysis. The Quartus II timing analyzer provides a more accurate and precise I/O timing data based on the specifics of the design after place-and-route is complete.

f The Excel-based I/O Timing spreadsheet is downloadable from Cyclone IV Devices Literature website.

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GlossaryTable 1–46 lists the glossary for this chapter.

Table 1–46. Glossary (Part 1 of 5)

Letter Term Definitions

A — —

B — —

C — —

D — —

E — —

F fHSCLK High-speed I/O block: High-speed receiver/transmitter input and output clock frequency.

GGCLK Input pin directly to Global Clock network.

GCLK PLL Input pin to Global Clock network through the PLL.

H HSIODR High-speed I/O block: Maximum/minimum LVDS data transfer rate (HSIODR = 1/TUI).

I

Input Waveforms for the SSTL Differential I/O Standard

J JTAG Waveform

K — —

L — —

M — —

N — —

O — —

VIL

VREF

VIH

VSWING

TDO

TCK

tJPZX tJPCO

tJSCO tJSXZ

tJPH

tJSH

t JPXZ

tJCP

tJPSU_TMS t JCL tJCH

TDI

TMS

Signal to be

Captured

Signal to be

Driven

tJPSU_TDI

tJSZX

tJSSU

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P PLL Block

The following highlights the PLL specification parameters:

Q — —

R

RL Receiver differential input discrete resistor (external to Cyclone IV devices).

Receiver Input Waveform

Receiver input waveform for LVDS and LVPECL differential standards:

Receiver input skew margin (RSKM)

High-speed I/O block: The total margin left after accounting for the sampling window and TCCS. RSKM = (TUI – SW – TCCS) / 2.

Table 1–46. Glossary (Part 2 of 5)

Letter Term Definitions

Core Clock

Phase tap

Reconfigurable in User Mode

Key

CLK

N

M

PFD VCOCP LF

CLKOUT Pins

GCLK

fINPFDfIN

fVCO fOUT

fOUT _EXT

Switchover

CountersC0..C4

Single-Ended Waveform

Differential Waveform (Mathematical Function of Positive & Negative Channel)

Positive Channel (p) = VIH

Negative Channel (n) = VIL

Ground

VID

VID

0 V

VCM

p - n

VID

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S

Single-ended voltage-referenced I/O Standard

The JEDEC standard for SSTl and HSTL I/O standards defines both the AC and DC input signal values. The AC values indicate the voltage levels at which the receiver must meet its timing specifications. The DC values indicate the voltage levels at which the final logic state of the receiver is unambiguously defined. After the receiver input crosses the AC value, the receiver changes to the new logic state. The new logic state is then maintained as long as the input stays beyond the DC threshold. This approach is intended to provide predictable receiver timing in the presence of input waveform ringing.

SW (Sampling Window)

High-speed I/O block: The period of time during which the data must be valid to capture it correctly. The setup and hold times determine the ideal strobe position in the sampling window.

T

tC High-speed receiver and transmitter input and output clock period.

Channel-to-channel-skew (TCCS)

High-speed I/O block: The timing difference between the fastest and slowest output edges, including tCO variation and clock skew. The clock is included in the TCCS measurement.

tcin Delay from the clock pad to the I/O input register.

tCO Delay from the clock pad to the I/O output.

tcout Delay from the clock pad to the I/O output register.

tDUTY High-speed I/O block: Duty cycle on high-speed transmitter output clock.

tFALL Signal high-to-low transition time (80–20%).

tH Input register hold time.

Timing Unit Interval (TUI)

High-speed I/O block: The timing budget allowed for skew, propagation delays, and data sampling window. (TUI = 1/(Receiver Input Clock Frequency Multiplication Factor) = tC/w).

tINJITTER Period jitter on the PLL clock input.

tOUTJITTER_DEDCLK Period jitter on the dedicated clock output driven by a PLL.

tOUTJITTER_IO Period jitter on the general purpose I/O driven by a PLL.

tpllcin Delay from the PLL inclk pad to the I/O input register.

tpllcout Delay from the PLL inclk pad to the I/O output register.

Table 1–46. Glossary (Part 3 of 5)

Letter Term Definitions

VIH(AC)

VIH(DC)

VREFVIL(DC)

VIL(AC)

VOH

VOL

VCCIO

VSS

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Transmitter Output Waveform

Transmitter output waveforms for the LVDS, mini-LVDS, PPDS and RSDS Differential I/O Standards:

tRISE Signal low-to-high transition time (20–80%).

tSU Input register setup time.

U — —

Table 1–46. Glossary (Part 4 of 5)

Letter Term Definitions

Single-Ended Waveform

Differential Waveform (Mathematical Function of Positive & Negative Channel)

Positive Channel (p) = VOH

Negative Channel (n) = VOL

Ground

VOD

VOD

VOD

0 V

Vos

p - n

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V

VCM(DC) DC common mode input voltage.

VDIF(AC) AC differential input voltage: The minimum AC input differential voltage required for switching.

VDIF(DC) DC differential input voltage: The minimum DC input differential voltage required for switching.

VICM Input common mode voltage: The common mode of the differential signal at the receiver.

VIDInput differential voltage swing: The difference in voltage between the positive and complementary conductors of a differential transmission at the receiver.

VIHVoltage input high: The minimum positive voltage applied to the input that is accepted by the device as a logic high.

VIH(AC) High-level AC input voltage.

VIH(DC) High-level DC input voltage.

VILVoltage input low: The maximum positive voltage applied to the input that is accepted by the device as a logic low.

VIL (AC) Low-level AC input voltage.

VIL (DC) Low-level DC input voltage.

VIN DC input voltage.

VOCM Output common mode voltage: The common mode of the differential signal at the transmitter.

VODOutput differential voltage swing: The difference in voltage between the positive and complementary conductors of a differential transmission at the transmitter. VOD = VOH – VOL.

VOHVoltage output high: The maximum positive voltage from an output that the device considers is accepted as the minimum positive high level.

VOLVoltage output low: The maximum positive voltage from an output that the device considers is accepted as the maximum positive low level.

VOS Output offset voltage: VOS = (VOH + VOL) / 2.

VOX (AC)AC differential output cross point voltage: the voltage at which the differential output signals must cross.

VREF Reference voltage for the SSTL and HSTL I/O standards.

VREF (AC)AC input reference voltage for the SSTL and HSTL I/O standards. VREF(AC) = VREF(DC) + noise. The peak-to-peak AC noise on VREF must not exceed 2% of VREF(DC).

VREF (DC) DC input reference voltage for the SSTL and HSTL I/O standards.

VSWING (AC)AC differential input voltage: AC input differential voltage required for switching. For the SSTL differential I/O standard, refer to Input Waveforms.

VSWING (DC)DC differential input voltage: DC input differential voltage required for switching. For the SSTL differential I/O standard, refer to Input Waveforms.

VTT Termination voltage for the SSTL and HSTL I/O standards.

VX (AC)AC differential input cross point voltage: The voltage at which the differential input signals must cross.

W — —

X — —

Y — —

Z — —

Table 1–46. Glossary (Part 5 of 5)

Letter Term Definitions

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Table 1–47. Document Revision History

Date Version Changes Made

July 2010 1.3

Updated for the Quartus II software version 10.0 release:

■ Updated Table 1–3, Table 1–4, Table 1–21, Table 1–25, Table 1–28, Table 1–30, Table 1–40, Table 1–41, Table 1–42, Table 1–43, Table 1–44, and Table 1–45.

■ Updated Figure 1–2 and Figure 1–3.

■ Removed SW Requirement and TCCS for Cyclone IV Devices tables.

■ Minor text edits.

March 2010 1.2

Updated to include automotive devices:

■ Updated the “Operating Conditions” and “PLL Specifications” sections.

■ Updated Table 1–1, Table 1–8, Table 1–9, Table 1–21, Table 1–26, Table 1–27, Table 1–31, Table 1–32, Table 1–33, Table 1–34, Table 1–35, Table 1–36, Table 1–37, Table 1–38, Table 1–40, Table 1–42, and Table 1–43.

■ Added Table 1–5 to include ESD for Cyclone IV devices GPIOs and HSSI I/Os.

■ Added Table 1–44 and Table 1–45 to include IOE programmable delay for Cyclone IV E 1.2 V core voltage devices.

■ Minor text edits.

February 2010 1.1■ Updated Table 1–3 through Table 1–44 to include information for Cyclone IV E

devices and Cyclone IV GX devices for Quartus II software version 9.1 SP1 release.

■ Minor text edits.

November 2009 1.0 Initial release.

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